Hoorah.
mononucleosis
n : an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing [syn: infectious mononucleosis, mono, glandular fever, kissing disease]
n : an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing [syn: infectious mononucleosis, mono, glandular fever, kissing disease]
Comments 1
Pronunciation: 'ham(p)-st&r
Function: noun
Etymology: German, from Old High German hamustro, of Slavic origin; akin to Old Russian chomestoru hamster, of Iranian origin; akin to Avestan hamaEstar- oppressor
: any of a subfamily (Cricetinae) of small Old World rodents having very large cheek pouches
Reply
Leave a comment